US Bridges

George Allen Road over Little Creek

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T25N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000104

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Allen Road over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Allen Road over Little Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGeorge Allen Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 5 T25N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 171
Coordinates34.05897, -89.99682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Allen Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Allen Road over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does George Allen Road over Little Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is George Allen Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns George Allen Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.